Date: October 21, 2025 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM EDT
The Zagros Human Rights Center participated in the October 2025 virtual monthly meeting organized by NGO CSW/NY, held in preparation for the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) scheduled for March 2026. The event, titled “Justice at the Heart of Women, Peace and Security and Compassionate Leadership,” brought together international experts, activists, and scholars working toward gender equality and sustainable peace.
The discussion focused on CSW70’s priority theme, “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls,” in connection with the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Participants highlighted the persistent gaps in implementing the “justice” pillar of the WPS agenda, which has often been overshadowed by participation and protection. They emphasized that without justice, the other pillars remain fragile, perpetuating impunity and exclusion.
Speakers included Nargis Nehan, Akila Radhakrishnan, Indai Sajor, Kristen Eglinton, and Jill Stauffer, who underscored the importance of integrating justice into National Action Plans, strengthening survivor-centered approaches, and ensuring gender inclusion in the forthcoming Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity.
The concept of compassionate leadership was presented as a transformative feminist model of governance that promotes peace, nonviolence, and social transformation through empathy, active listening, and shared responsibility.
The participation of the Zagros Human Rights Center reflects its ongoing commitment to promoting justice, equality, and universal human rights. By supporting this initiative, the Center reaffirms that equitable access to justice and the recognition of women’s roles in decision-making processes are essential for building a peaceful, inclusive, and rights-based world.
